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 +====== Academic Program ======
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 ===== Entering students and the first year ===== ===== Entering students and the first year =====
  
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 | 5001: Quantum I (4 cr.)                    | 5002: Quantum II (4 cr.)                    | | 5001: Quantum I (4 cr.)                    | 5002: Quantum II (4 cr.)                    |
 | 5011: Classical I (4 cr.)                  | 5012: Classical II (4 cr.)                  | | 5011: Classical I (4 cr.)                  | 5012: Classical II (4 cr.)                  |
-| 5201:Statistical/Thermal Physics (3 cr.) | 4041: Computational Methods (4 cr.) | +| 5201:Statistical/Thermal Physics (3 cr.) | Elective course (see below)| 
-|   | 4xxx Intro to...                           | +| 5072: Teaching College Physics I (1 cr.)  | 5072: Teaching College Physics II (1 cr.)  |
-|     | 5041: Mathematical Methods (4 cr.)         | +
-| 5072: Teaching College Physics I (1 cr.)  | 5072: Teaching College Physics II (2 cr.)  |+
 | 5980: Intro to Research Seminar (1 cr.)    | 5980: Intro to Research Seminar (1 cr.)     | | 5980: Intro to Research Seminar (1 cr.)    | 5980: Intro to Research Seminar (1 cr.)     |
  
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 ^Course number  ^Course name  ^ ^Course number  ^Course name  ^
 +| Physics 4041 | Computational Methods in the Physical Sciences |
 |Physics 4051/2| Methods of Experimental Physics| |Physics 4051/2| Methods of Experimental Physics|
 | Physics 4211*| Introduction to Solid State Physics| | Physics 4211*| Introduction to Solid State Physics|
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 | Physics 4621*| Introduction to Plasma Physics| | Physics 4621*| Introduction to Plasma Physics|
 | Physics 5022 *| Relativity, Cosmology, and the Universe| | Physics 5022 *| Relativity, Cosmology, and the Universe|
 +| Physics 5041 | Mathematical Methods for Physics |
 * Survey courses useful in deciding research specialties * Survey courses useful in deciding research specialties
  
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 A third factor to consider is the social characteristics of different subfields. Many experimental groups, and sometimes theoretical groups as well, require working in large teams and collaborations, often of international nature. Other groups just work in a small group setting. Maintaining good relations with team members and maintaining effective exchange of information with them are very important aspects of doing research in large groups. As above, the best method of gathering information is to talk with faculty members and with the more advanced students involved in such groups. A third factor to consider is the social characteristics of different subfields. Many experimental groups, and sometimes theoretical groups as well, require working in large teams and collaborations, often of international nature. Other groups just work in a small group setting. Maintaining good relations with team members and maintaining effective exchange of information with them are very important aspects of doing research in large groups. As above, the best method of gathering information is to talk with faculty members and with the more advanced students involved in such groups.
  
-After narrowing your choices, you should make appointments to talk with several faculty members about joining their group. It is best to begin these discussions as soon as the research interests have been identified, and certainly before the first Summer. Keep in mind that this is an iterative process. It requires persistence, patience, and an open mind. The field of Physics that you decide to purse for your Ph.D. work will have a profound influence in your future career.+After narrowing your choices, you should make appointments to talk with several faculty members about joining their group. It is best to begin these discussions as soon as the research interests have been identified, and certainly before the first Summer. Keep in mind that this is an iterative process. It requires persistence, patience, and an open mind. The subfield of Physics that you decide to purse for your Ph.D. work will have a profound influence in your future career.
  
  
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 ==== Summer research fellowship ==== ==== Summer research fellowship ====
  
-In order to facilitate your search for a research adviser, the School of Physics and Astronomy provides a research fellowship to all of our incoming students provided that, (i), you spend the Summer term on campus working on research, and (ii), your adviser is a member of the faculty of the School.+In order to facilitate your search for a research group and adviser, the School of Physics and Astronomy provides a research fellowship during the first Summer in our program to all of our incoming students provided that, (i), you spend the Summer term on campus working on research, and (ii), your adviser is a member of the faculty of the School. 
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 +There is no further commitment on your part to continue in the same group after the Summer, nor on your adviser's to become your permanent research adviser. Approximately 60% of our first year students continue their Ph.D. research with the same group as in the first Summer. Others change; in a few cases more than once. 
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